Amanda & Matt's Guidebook
Hiking
Area mountains to explore.
Bald mountain is 0.8 miles north on Route 28. In just 2 minutes, you'll be at the base of one of our favorite hiking spots.
35 locals recommend
Bald Mountain
Bald mountain is 0.8 miles north on Route 28. In just 2 minutes, you'll be at the base of one of our favorite hiking spots.
Bubb & Sis Lake Trailhead
Sweet little lake and an easy hike for younger kids.
Rocky Mountain Summit
The view is unmatched! This is an easy climb, even for kids.
This has the same parking lot as Rocky Mountain trail; but this is a harder trail to climb.
Black Bear Mountain Trailhead
This has the same parking lot as Rocky Mountain trail; but this is a harder trail to climb.
Brews and Bites
Bars, breweries and restaurants in the area.
Walt’s diner has been a popular destination for locals and tourists for over 25 years! Food is great and people are friendly! We never leave Old Forge without breakfast at Walt's.
15 locals recommend
Walt's Diner
3047 NY-28Walt’s diner has been a popular destination for locals and tourists for over 25 years! Food is great and people are friendly! We never leave Old Forge without breakfast at Walt's.
Tony Harpers is a great family friendly place to eat or grab some adult beverages on the rooftop sky bar
39 locals recommend
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack
3062 NY-28Tony Harpers is a great family friendly place to eat or grab some adult beverages on the rooftop sky bar
Fulton Chain Craft Brewery
127 North StAwesome, unique brews
Keyes' Pancake House
2967 NY-28Best pancakes in town.
Slickers Adirondack Tavern
3132 NY-28An iconic eatery in Old Forge.
Dough a Deer
3018 NY-28Wholesome cafe. Breakfast, lunch & baked goods.
Ozzie's Coffee Bar
3019 NY-28Best breakfast sandwiches & fancy coffees.
Cute diner in the front to eat breakfast or lunch at during the day with the kiddos. And a bar in the back (Bar Door Bar) for an adult night out.
Front Door Diner
3092 NY-28Cute diner in the front to eat breakfast or lunch at during the day with the kiddos. And a bar in the back (Bar Door Bar) for an adult night out.
An Adirondack favorite for coffee. There is another location in Inlet, a few miles to the north as well.
7 locals recommend
Blue Line Coffee House
3109 NY-28An Adirondack favorite for coffee. There is another location in Inlet, a few miles to the north as well.
Snag an ice cream cone or root beer float from the Pied Piper after spending a day in the sun.
13 locals recommend
Pied Piper
3168 NY-28Snag an ice cream cone or root beer float from the Pied Piper after spending a day in the sun.
The Donut Shop of Eagle Bay
5474 NY-28DONUT leave town without getting the cinnamon sugar donuts from here!
THE. BEST. WINGS. in the Adirondacks. (in our humble opinion). We will always make the 12 minute drive from the cabin to get them.
9 locals recommend
Matts Draft House
172 NY-28THE. BEST. WINGS. in the Adirondacks. (in our humble opinion). We will always make the 12 minute drive from the cabin to get them.
The Mill
Fantastic food and a great atmosphere.
Things to Do
Water Safari Resort
3183 NY-28Water Park, Amusement Park, Go Karts, ect.
Llama treking at Moose River Farm. 1 mile, 45 minute trek with llamas. 3.8 miles away from the cabin (8 minute drive).
Moose River Farm
168 Woodcraft RdLlama treking at Moose River Farm. 1 mile, 45 minute trek with llamas. 3.8 miles away from the cabin (8 minute drive).
Full service marina with boat rentals, sales and service. 4 miles from the cabin (7 minute drive).
13 locals recommend
Rivett's Marine Recreation & Service
102 Lakeview AveFull service marina with boat rentals, sales and service. 4 miles from the cabin (7 minute drive).
Webb Historical Association
View is a multi-arts center, dedicated to offering national exhibitions, performances, and workshops for all ages year round. It is located just one mile north of the village of Old Forge on Route 28. It's also the perfect place to hold your events all year round!
15 locals recommend
View
3273 New York 28View is a multi-arts center, dedicated to offering national exhibitions, performances, and workshops for all ages year round. It is located just one mile north of the village of Old Forge on Route 28. It's also the perfect place to hold your events all year round!
Guided whitewater rafting trips on the Black River in Watertown, the Hudson River in North River, and the Moose River in Old Forge. ARO has been providing friends and families adrenaline filled adventures for thirty four years. A day on a rafting adventures can provide a lifetime of memories.
12 locals recommend
Adirondack River Outfitters
4511 NY-28Guided whitewater rafting trips on the Black River in Watertown, the Hudson River in North River, and the Moose River in Old Forge. ARO has been providing friends and families adrenaline filled adventures for thirty four years. A day on a rafting adventures can provide a lifetime of memories.
Another iconic Old Forge tradition. Get lost in the never ending aisles of everything imaginable from actual hardware, to cast iron cooking, handmade soaps, soups, jams, books, camping supplies, anything you can think of....Old Forge Hardware has it!
18 locals recommend
Old Forge Hardware
104 Fulton StAnother iconic Old Forge tradition. Get lost in the never ending aisles of everything imaginable from actual hardware, to cast iron cooking, handmade soaps, soups, jams, books, camping supplies, anything you can think of....Old Forge Hardware has it!
20 miles north (27 minutes) on Route 28, you will find the adorable little (emphasis on LITTLE) hamlet of Raquette Lake. This dinner cruise is near and dear to our hearts because it is where Matt proposed to Amanda. There are both dinner and sightseeing cruises available on their website.
13 locals recommend
Raquette Lake Navigation Co
254 Antlers Rd20 miles north (27 minutes) on Route 28, you will find the adorable little (emphasis on LITTLE) hamlet of Raquette Lake. This dinner cruise is near and dear to our hearts because it is where Matt proposed to Amanda. There are both dinner and sightseeing cruises available on their website.
Nutty Putty Miniature Golf
2933 NY-28Mini Golf!
Sightseeing
Adirondack Scenic Railroad.All aboard for the Adirondacks, travel through remote forests, past sparkling rivers, over bridges, tranquil ponds and streams, into the magnificent beauty of the six million acre Adirondack Park. Become a witness of nature's beauty and look out for the many animals and birds along the routes. Our train adventures offer many different scenic excursions departing from Utica's Union Station, Thendara Station near Old Forge, Saranac Lake Union Depot and Lake Placid Station. For more information on on departures or for contact information please check out their website.
18 locals recommend
Adirondack Railroad
2568 NY-28Adirondack Scenic Railroad.All aboard for the Adirondacks, travel through remote forests, past sparkling rivers, over bridges, tranquil ponds and streams, into the magnificent beauty of the six million acre Adirondack Park. Become a witness of nature's beauty and look out for the many animals and birds along the routes. Our train adventures offer many different scenic excursions departing from Utica's Union Station, Thendara Station near Old Forge, Saranac Lake Union Depot and Lake Placid Station. For more information on on departures or for contact information please check out their website.
City advice
Getting around
You will definitely need a vehicle to get around.
No uberss or taxis.